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The independent membership body for public library services. We support, promote and represent public libraries.
United Kingdom
Joined May 2009
RT @hull_libraries: Good morning,.It's World Population Day, the 2025 theme is."Empowering young people to create the families they want in….
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'Into the Light: Pioneers of Black British Ballet' is now showing at Burton Library, part of @StaffsLibraries until 30 July. Find out more about this @HeritageFundUK project, a collaboration between us and Oxygen Arts. . #NationalLottery #HeritageFund
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To help create sustainable funding for public #Libraries, we need to develop our skills around bidding for commissioned services. We are seeking a contractor to give us tender and procurement bidding support. The deadline is this Wednesday, 9 July.
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RT @edward_jewell: Was introduced today to an amazing project being created in the corridor of a local primary school. It’s looking for a s….
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Congratulations to the 21 public #Library services that have received funding from the Julia Rausing Trust. This will support expansion of the #SummerReadingChallenge and enable libraries to engage further with children in areas of high deprivation.
We're delighted to announce the first 21 libraries to receive funding from the @JuliaRTrust, helping the #SummerReadingChallenge to reach 50,000 more children by 2025. Discover how libraries are transforming reading in communities across the UK:
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RT @SalfordLeisure: It’s that time of year again… 📚✨. @readingagency #SummerReadingChallenge is just around the corner! . Get ready to dig….
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RT @hull_libraries: Thanks for coming!.Thanks to everyone who joined us at @big_malarkey .We had a fabulous time & hope you did too!.Thank….
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RT @edward_jewell: The highlight of my weekend, the launch of the @readingagency Summer Reading Challenge. Wonderful to hear the Town Libra….
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There are brilliant #Reading initiatives going on in public #Libraries across the country this summer. Have a look at what's going on in @DerbyshireLibs.
Calling all book lovers - you’re invited to our Readers Retreat book group TODAY Monday 30th June at 1:30pm- 2:30pm at Bolsover Library. Bring your own book, join in our book related activities or just relax and read. For more information please call the library 01629-537800.
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RT @DurhamLibraries: It's the end of Pride Month, so here is one final display from Chester-le-Street Library as a reminder of the importan….
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RT @macinnes_neil: Beat the heat in Manchester. Our libraries @mancllibraries are cool spaces where you can get: ✅ Shelter from the sun 💧 F….
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As temperatures rise again in the UK, remember that many public #Libraries are 'cool spaces' where people can go to escape the heat. Find out more about @MancLibraries role as 'Cool Spaces'. . #HealthAndWellbeing.
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RT @readingagency: 1 week to go! . #SummerReadingChallenge begins 5 July in England and Wales. This year, we're stepping into the #StoryGar….
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This year's #SummerReadingChallenge is launching very soon in England and Wales. In 2024 the Challenge helped start more than 100,000 public #Library memberships! . Find out more about 'Story Garden' here:.
Launching on 1st July 2025 this year’s Summer Reading Challenge-Story Garden!🪴 📚 This year’s theme will inspire children to tap into a world of imagination through reading- exploring the magical connection between storytelling and nature #SummerReadingChallenge #DapoAdeola
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#NationalCrimeReadingMonth is coming to an end with some terrific events, like this conversation between Paul Gitsham and Alex Stone at @covlibraries. #Reading #CultureAndCreativity.
To celebrate National Crime Reading Month, come and join Crime Thriller Authors Paul Gitsham and Alex Stone in conversation at Central Library Coventry. Sunday 29th June from 1 pm - Free, no booking, just turn up!.@alexstoneauthor.@dcijoneswriter.#nationalcrimereadingmonth
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RT @macinnes_neil: Another exciting @archivesplus project with @WithingtonWalls for the @MarcusRashford mural tribute collection - contempo….
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The #AdventureWritingPrize 2025 shortlist was chosen by #Librarians, and now #Libraries can benefit with free print and digital materials courtesy of @readingagency.
Six bold books. One powerful theme. The conversations have begun. 💬. Which of the six #AdventureWritingPrize 2025 shortlisted titles have you journeyed into?. 📖Shortlist🔗📦FREE physical & digital display packs🔗 @Wilbur_Niso_Fdn
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If you are keen on crime fiction or just getting started with the genre, public #Libraries are your best port of call this #NationalCrimeReadingMonth!.
Our featured #NationalCrimeReadingMonth author today Clare Mackintosh is the multi-award-winning author of I Let You Go. Her new book Other People's Houses: The gripping, twisty new thriller featuring D C Morgan was published earlier this year.
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Congratulations to all @CarnegieMedals winners for 2025. Why not look up the winning (and shortlisted)n books in your local #Library catalogue and then borrow them!.
🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Winners of the Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration, and Shadowers' Choice Medals: Margaret McDonald, @natelessore, Theo Parish and Olivia Lomenech Gill! #Carnegies2025. Read the press release:
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Congratulations to everyone shortlisted for the @CarnegieMedals - the winners are being revealed right now! You can join the live stream here:.
Our excited Shadowers are taking their seats for our #Carnegies2025 ceremony! Join our livestream at 12pm to discover our 2025 Winners:
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